Chico State is defining and institutionalize equity and equity gap language, engaging students to better understand the reasons for higher rates of disqualification for URM students, and beginning to identify effective high-impact classroom practices that it can bring to scale.

Fresno State is investigating ways to connect students to existing campus resources and services during times of crisis to decrease dropout rates and improve their chances of re-enrolling after emergencies.

Cal State Fullerton is examining 1st generation, Pell Grant, and Under-Represented intersectionality for students and associated outcomes in retention and graduation rates. This includes a comprehensive look at equity-minded practices across the campus in an effort to catalog what work is being done in the service of these students and where efforts needs to be improved upon.

Cal State LA is developing strategies that will facilitate the removal of barriers for foster youth via the implementation of equitable and inclusive practices, and connection to resources that will serve to enhance their graduation rates and overall college-going experience.

Sacramento State is measuring the impact of EO1110 implementation on equitable outcomes in first-year writing and math courses, and, to the extent we find inequities, ascertaining their causes and recommending and implementing solutions.

San Diego State University is focused on improving graduation and retention outcomes of first-generation college students. This will be done by building community through cross-divisional partnerships with our first-generation student community, faculty and student affairs, academic departments, and research and assessment.

San Jose State University is exploring how Calculus level math placement and first year science courses impact both diversity and equity gaps. The problem is multifactorial, and SJSU is working inter-departmentally to develop innovative communications, programming and support based on Carol Dwek’s growth mindset research to address student and parent concerns and disparities in summer transition programs, frosh orientation, academic advising and first year science courses and career readiness.